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Peaceful, Romantic Caribbean getaway on the 'secret' Virgin Island

Family-friendly holiday home in Culebra

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Paradise awaits on the unspoiled beaches of Culebra!
Sunset from Punto Soldado--the beach closest to our house. Excellent snorkeling!
Crowded day Zoni beach
Welcome to Casa Estrella!
entry to the main house

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Culebra, Puerto Rico
  • Place, Culebra National Wildlife Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Culebra Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Flamenco Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Culebra (CPX-Benjamin Rivera Noriega)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Casita

1 Queen Bed

Main House Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main House Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main House Sleeping Alcove

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Casita Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main House Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower Main House

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful, Romantic Caribbean getaway on the 'secret' Virgin Island

Our classic beach house and master suite casita is a spacious, memorable property that provides a peaceful, romantic and/or family friendly, off the grid getaway. Located on 5 private acres which ends on our mountaintop--Its charms are simple and unpretentious. We hope you find peace and tranquility as well as perfect beach days every moment of your visit. Private dead end road, gated entrance, double sized decks. Main house has 2 bedrooms both with queen size bed. Second bedroom also has day bed. Bonus sleeping alcove off the living room with twin bed. Master suite casita has queen bed, full bath, separate covered deck and kitchenette. Property sleeps up to 6 comfortably. Rustic beach modern interior design with open concept, ceiling fans, slate floors, modern kitchen with gas stove, beautiful large bathrooms, outdoor shower, propane grill. Sweeping water and Virgin Island views and constant gentle breezes. One of a kind. Relax and recharge in paradise.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
renters must take garbage when they leave
please wash any remaining dishes before leaving
must receive proof of vaccination prior upon arrival

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 210955

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Culebra

Located in Culebra, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Flamenco Beach and Culebra National Wildlife Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Culebra Ferry Terminal. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Culebra, Puerto Rico

What's nearby

  • Culebra National Wildlife Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Culebra Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 12 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Flamenco Beach - 14 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Culebrita Beach - 17 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Culebra (CPX-Benjamin Rivera Noriega) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blac Flamingo Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pandeli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mamacita's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Pista - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Cocina Del Navegante - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful, Romantic Caribbean getaway on the 'secret' Virgin Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful, Romantic Caribbean getaway on the 'secret' Virgin Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful, Romantic Caribbean getaway on the 'secret' Virgin Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful, Romantic Caribbean getaway on the 'secret' Virgin Island located?

This family-friendly Culebra holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Culebra National Wildlife Reserve, Culebra Ferry Terminal and Punta Melones. Playa Melones and Playa Tampico are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Total relaxation

The house and casita were a perfect housing situation for our family of 6. The kids stayed in the house, and the parents had peace and quiet in the casita. We would 100% stay here again! The breeze at night was amazing. We were very comfortable here
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded Culebra Get-a-way

Wonderful stay on Culebra in a secluded, quiet location. Beautiful sunrises over Ensenada Honda and star-filled nights from the deck. Loved the outdoor shower. Easy to get to all the island destinations, but one does need a 4-wheel drive vehicle to get up the 15% grade, dirt driveway/road. Responsive hosts and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orion L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy beach retreat

The house felt just like our home in Vermont, tucked away up in the hills with total privacy. It’s definitely a family dwelling, and the back porch is legendary. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week in Culebra

The house was great, very different from home. We loves the perfect seabreeze through the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Estrella, a house in the stars

It’s my second time renting this beautiful property. The simplicity of the structure, the quiet of the mountaintop, the morning birds, the starty nights!! I will go to Culebra once or twice a year, will always rent this house!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Tracey B., RIdgefield

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway

So glad we listened to Hillary and rented a Jeep no way could we have got up there in a UTV especially that last section of the driveway :-) Nice away from it all place, I love d the ambience furnishings etc felt very at home. Just to warn future travelers in Culebra right now most restaurants are closed and if you land on a Sunday you better rush to the supermarket before 1:00 p.m., difficult finding food! Great views and breezes, great family space but if couples then not much privacy, we utilized the little casita as there were two couples and that worked out great
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Terrific Island Home

This was a lovely home for a stay on Culebra, located on the southern tip not far from Playa Punta Soldado. It is located at the top of a hill, behind a gate, and is quite secluded. There is a view of the bay and very wonderful breezes at all times. You can see two other homes on an adjacent hill in the distance, but beyond that, it is like you're all alone. A 4-wheel drive is a must to get up there. The main home is an open layout with the living area, dining area and kitchen all flowing together. There is a lovely and large deck for outdoor dining or sitting. There are two bedrooms, each with a queen or full size bed (I don't recall which). There is also a sleeping alcove with a twin bed off the living area (it is quite open to the rest of the house). As noted in other reviews, this is open concept. In addition to the alcove, one of the bedrooms has no door and it is open at the top as well (for air flow I would presume). So, if you're looking for privacy and sound proof bedrooms, this is not the place. Our early risers puttering around the kitchen definitely stirred the the rest of the house. The kitchen is stocked well enough if you want to cook. We prepared one full dinner and didn't lack necessary kitchen tools. A big grill outside makes cooking out easy. There was a supply of basics - spices, seasonings, oils, etc. They encourage you to bring drinking water, which we did. Some reviews noted a limited supply of water. We didn't have any problems like that at all - plenty of hot and cold water, though we tried not to go wild on our use. Electricity was never an issue and the wifi was strong. Our Verizon phones, though, didn't get signal up there. There is no air-conditioning, but with the breezes it would not have been needed or wanted. We also enjoyed the casita - a second cottage just above the main house. It has a queen bed, full bath, kitchenette and another lovely deck. This was a great escape and has all the privacy that the lower house may lack. Kudos to owner Hilary who may have been one of the most responsive hosts I've interacted with. We booked right before Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, so I had some anxiety about even going. Hilary was great at assuring me and always quick to respond to messages. Thanks Hilary. And she also had a local caretaker Jesse who met us at the airport and helped get us situated. We hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

JULIE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay in Culebra

Beautiful home. Beautiful view. It’s close enough to town/restaurants/beaches but off the beaten path enough to get away from people. It has most everything you need. Kitchen is well stocked. The snorkel stuff was awesome. You definitely need a Jeep. Bring hand and body soap. We would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base for visiting Culebra

Lovely house. It was great to stay in the smaller house while our teens stayed in the bigger house. Easy to get to the assorted beaches and town. I hope we can stay here the next stay in Culebra
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break in paradise!

Beautiful property away from any of the busy areas of Culebra-which isn’t much to begin with. Great snorkeling at Punto Salato within minutes and all the other beaches are easy commutes. Flamenco is truly beautiful and found turtles at Tamarinda every time. Owners were very helpful and responsive. Jesse met us at the airport to show us to the property and was a lifesaver when we had some issues with the rental car office. Main house was a bit bigger than we expected and our 14 yet old loved the privacy of his own casita! Highly recommended slice of paradis!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Family Trip

Terrific place for our family to spend a week in Culebra. Property was comfortable and secluded, very private. Located on top of a hill where we could enjoy views of trees and the water in the distance. Relatively close to town and the surrounding beaches.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

The property is very private, clean and comfortable! The evening breeze in the main house and casita make for a restful and peaceful nights sleep. The book collection and board games were also great fun. The communication and responses from the owner were timely and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful getaway!

What we were looking for with this trip was to get away from all of the stresses of every day life and to mainly just go relax for a while. This property proved to be exactly what we were looking for. It had ample space for all 6 of us, a wonderful view that included several rainbows, a huge supply of books for us to peruse, and a short commute to town (~5 mins) and several beaches (~15 mins). We will definitely be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Dale B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

Casa Estrella is a thoughtfully designed and curated home. We enjoyed the views, breezes, and walk to the snorkeling beach. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation

Perfect group trip to Culebra! The house was everything we were expecting. The one drawback was that one of the bedrooms does not have a door and is open to the rest of the house. However, it didn’t take away from our great vacation and stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, Peaceful, Unique

This house and property were the perfect getaway for my family. It is well-appointed, spacious and quiet - remote enough to have your privacy, but a short drive to restaurants and shops. Beautiful sunrise views from the deck, large living areas, comfy beds, well-stocked kitchen. And your host provides you with an excellent amount of information to help you make the most of this beautiful little gem of an island.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rashid K., Chicago, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Great VRBO experience, perfect location but you definitely need a jeep to get up the hill. The view is amazing and the space is very nice. The guest space is also very nice and gave us lots of room to spread out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot on a wonderful island!

We had such a fantastic four days in Culebra and only wish we had stayed longer. We felt this house was perfectly situated - very quiet and breezy, especially out on the deck. We were worried about the driveway after reading the description but it was fine, and pretty exciting, particularly the first time! We were very grateful the caretaker Jessie helped us secure a jeep rental before we arrived and was available to help with a water issue that occurred while we stayed and was resolved that same day. Also appreciated all the tips on where to go and what to do while on Culebra. We would love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Isolated with great views

The house and casita provided an excellent private home base for our vacation in Culebra. The beaches and town are easily within a short drive. The secluded hillside location is quiet and picturesque. An improvement would be a clothesline, especially since each person is allotted only two towels for the week and beach excursions are a major activity on Culebra and Culebrita. We had 6 adults and one child. It felt spacious and well supplied for preparing meals and leisure entertainment. This is a great vacation house.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Justin W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

The good and the bad

We had a great time in Culebra and will be back. But we won't stay at this house again. The house has so much potential, but we had 2 main issues. 1) We had messaged the property owner prior to booking because we have had some back luck with places being clean in the past. She said that she was a "neat freak" and that we would be happy. Not so. The bedsheets were clean, but the house really wasn't. There was hair in shower drain (not much hot water, 7 min max). The floors had sticky stuff throughout the whole house, and they needed swept. There was a layer of grime on most surfaces. Anything that fingers can touch was dirty. This house was in desperate need of a deep clean. The shower was very dirty. I understand that it is an island, but there was lots of what I think was gecko/lizard poop all over the floors. It swept up easily, but it was a lot. My wife and I found the broom and mop and cleaned the house ourselves. Despite the charged "cleaning" fee. 2) We think this house needs AC. It was nice being on the top of the hill, and about 30% of the time AC wasn't needed. But there were nights we were lying in bed when the breeze wasn't coming and we were sweating and miserable. It was 76 degrees with 80% humidity and no air flow. Just because the house doesn't need AC sometimes, doesn't mean it doesn't NEED it sometimes. We ended up fighting over who got to sleep in the corner single bed by the front windows. It was the only place that got enough air to get a good nights sleep. Maybe other times of the year this isn't an issue, but it was February, and we were not comfortable. And during the day it was far too hot in the house to stay around. At least provide more fans, like large industrial fans that could move some serious air. The fans there did not do much. Jamie helped us a lot in our check in and our check out. She was very nice and responsive. She made a great recommendation for a driver to help us from the port and helped with our Jeep rental. Thank you The house is decorated nice and the beds were comfortable. They have a great selection of board games and our family played them every night. They also have a great selection of books. The potential of this house is huge. If it got a deep clean and some AC, it would be amazing. Finally, the communication was great prior to us arriving. But as soon as we got there and told her about how dirty the house was, it was crickets.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

What a beautiful setting, we had a wonderful time at Casa Estrella!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter D., Urbana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible home - peaceful

This is a wonderful house in a serene forested setting on the beautiful island of Culebra. We loved our stay - the house is clean, comfortable and quiet. We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, breezy, quiet retreat

Beautiful views, incredibly breezy even in the summer! Perfectly well equiped and nicely decorated house, perfect for couples and small family vacations!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie L., Brooklyn, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!

We had the most perfect week in Culebra, from start to finish the whole trip exceeded our expectations. Hilary was a very communicative host, we knew exactly what to expect, her caretaker Jessie met us at the airport to show us the property. The house is conveniently located to everything but sits high up giving you total privacy and amazing breezes through the house. The house had everything we needed, we especially loved the outdoor shower. Our party included two vegans and we were able to find great grocery options for them at the regular grocery store and D's Produce (a must visit). Visit Flamenco beach while you are there just to say you've been to one of the top 10 beaches in the world but the real gems are Playa Brava and Playa Zoni. Both are gorgeous, white sand beaches and we were the ONLY people on Brava. The snorkeling at Playa Melones was exceptional. Playa Tamarindo has resident sea turtles. The whole island is easy to get around and the people are very friendly. We spent our last day on Culebrita Island, a 20 minute boat ride from Culebra, we highly recommend it for a day trip. We had such an amazing time at Casa Estrella and will absolutely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, secluded beach house

Secluded beach house set high up on a hill overlooking a bay in Culebra - the property was really relaxing, with a beautiful great room to lounge and play games in, very functional and easy to use kitchen and a great deck to have meals out on at all times of the day. Ceiling fans throughout the house kept the temperature very cool and comfortable at night. The casita was perfect as additional space and very comfortable to stay in. It was a pleasure renting from Hilary and having Jessie and Bill right on the island if any issues arose. Definitely look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Hilary Vartanian

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We are a New York City family who is passionate about the the Caribbean, Puerto Rico and the environment. Having traveled the world we have found a true peace and a slice of paradise here on Culebra.

Why they chose this property

This house is one of a kind on a peaceful, protected part of the island. The house has always drawn great people and our repeat renters are a testament to the comfort and beauty of the island and our home.

What makes this property unique

a large property with neighbors few and far between, a friendly helpful caretaker and a home that has every amenity needed for a relaxing beach getaway. Fully stocked for a comfortable family or multiple couple getaway.

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